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Unpaid Movie Critics

Unpaid Movie Critics

By Becky Fixel & Mike Sametz

Two friends in different parts of the movie industry talking about movies from the past, celebrity encounters and what's in theaters now.
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Episode 1- Movies We Love and Movie Stars

Unpaid Movie CriticsSep 28, 2021

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Episode 21 - Frozen Oreos

Episode 21 - Frozen Oreos

We seem to be in a wasteland of movies this time of year, and television isn't doing much better. From the new Fantastic Beasts movie to the Drop Out - what's happening in entertainment?

Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? email us at Unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com

Apr 19, 202201:03:16
Episode 20 - Representation in Entertainment

Episode 20 - Representation in Entertainment

After the Oscars we needed a break - but we're back and we're talking about how representation in movies and television is portrayed, how it matters and when it might be a bit weird. 

Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? email us at Unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com 

Apr 12, 202247:46
Episode 19 - Oscar Predictions - How Wrong are We?

Episode 19 - Oscar Predictions - How Wrong are We?

This weekend is the Oscars - here are predictions of who should win and who will win? When this airs, the winners will be already announced, so how wrong were we. And no matter what, Mike never agrees. 

Want to join the conversation and tell us your thoughts? Email us at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com

Mar 29, 202201:00:09
Episode 18 - Cagey Cage

Episode 18 - Cagey Cage

After a couple of weeks off, we're back! What's in theaters, what's a thriller, and how about those actors that always are the same in EVERY movie? Let's get back into it! 


Questions or comments? Join our conversation by emailing us at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com 

Mar 22, 202246:59
Episode17 - Social Media, Journalism, and The Batman

Episode17 - Social Media, Journalism, and The Batman

From current social issues to social media for movies - what makes a journalist anymore. We're talking about a lot of different topics this week including a review of The Batman.  

Reach out and tell us your thoughts at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com - Join the conversation!

Mar 01, 202257:42
Episode 16 - Should Fan Votes Matter?

Episode 16 - Should Fan Votes Matter?

As we're deep into award season we talk about the new text to vote option for fans for the Oscars? Should that be considered? What else should be an award category? What do we think of the current contenders? 

Reach out and tell us your thoughts at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com - Join the conversation! 

Feb 22, 202243:33
Episode 15 - Paczki Award Season

Episode 15 - Paczki Award Season

After a week off, we're back and talking about Paczki season and Award nominations. Plus our favorite feel-good movies just in time for Valentine's day!

Questions, comments, or recommendations on what we should cover next? email us at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com

Feb 15, 202201:03:29
Episode 14 - When Character Development Fails

Episode 14 - When Character Development Fails

It's the dead season for movies - we're talking about what's coming out, what's changing and characters that are falling flat. There's a lot changing in how we see what is acceptable in movies and shows - and what's not anymore.   

Questions, comments, or recommendations on what we should cover next? email us at unpaidmoviecritics@gmail.com

Feb 01, 202201:02:05
Episode 13 – Mike Screams about Scream
Jan 25, 202201:05:14
Episode 12 - New Year Catch Up

Episode 12 - New Year Catch Up

Welcome to 2022! With a later than planned kick-off, we're chatting about what we saw and did over the holiday break. From new movie releases to the tragic ending of Dexter - plus what you should be checking on next. We're glad to be back and to kick off a new year of episodes for you. 


Comments, questions or want to join the conversation? email us at unpaidfilmcritics@gmail.com. 

Jan 18, 202255:16
Episode 11 - Our Holiday Top 10 and More

Episode 11 - Our Holiday Top 10 and More

It's our last episode before the holiday break and we're dishing on events, cons and our holiday top ten movies! Be sure to join us again in January after the holidays for more movie discussions and fun!

Dec 21, 202101:12:21
Episode 10 - Nightmare Alley And Just Like That

Episode 10 - Nightmare Alley And Just Like That

Let's just call this one - The One That Almost Didn't Happen. We're getting closer to the holiday season and finding time to record is ... a bit of a mess. We talk about holiday releases, Nightmare Alley, and a lot more in this episode.   

If you want to join Becky at Hamburger Mary's in Toldeo on 12/15 for the special And Just Like That event register here: http://gofobo.com/AJLTTOLEDO

Dec 14, 202101:21:24
Episode 9 - For Your Consideration

Episode 9 - For Your Consideration

After a week off, we're back! But did we remember what we're here to do? Our movie picks have to wait, we have a lot to say about Awards Season, what's in theaters and even television shows.

Dec 07, 202101:29:45
Episode 8 - Dishing on Cult Classics

Episode 8 - Dishing on Cult Classics

What's your favorite cult classic movie? We're talking about 90's cult classics and what we love and hate about them. Movies discussed this episode are Mallrats and Soap Dish.

Nov 16, 202101:02:54
Episode 7 - Comfort and Awards

Episode 7 - Comfort and Awards

What movie do you gravitate to when you need a bit of comfort? We're talking about some movies we watch all the time when we need a pick-me-up. And what's happening when it comes to awards season and FYC? Movies discussed Easy A and Legally Blonde.

Nov 09, 202101:06:40
Episode 6 - Rocky Horror Evolution Ft. Guest Lisa Kurtz Sutton

Episode 6 - Rocky Horror Evolution Ft. Guest Lisa Kurtz Sutton

We love The Rocky Horror Picture Show - but how did it go from a stage show to a cult classic movie that we watch all the time and a full fan experience? We talk about the movie with Lisa Kurtz Sutton, who was there from the beginning and has insider knowledge on how the show changed from the beginning and how the perfect storm brought this show to where it is now.

Nov 02, 202101:13:39
Episode 5 - It All Leads Back to Dune

Episode 5 - It All Leads Back to Dune

We're back with another episode! And this time we're discussing Carrie and The Last Days of Disco -but somehow, everything circles back to Dune.

Oct 26, 202158:37
Episode 4 - Characters and Failed Assignments

Episode 4 - Characters and Failed Assignments

Who's your favorite character? Did we understand the assignment? In our fourth episode, we talk about Batman Returns, The Holiday - and what happens when your favorite actors have a scandal?
Oct 19, 202101:18:10
Episode 3 - Moments in Time and Keanu

Episode 3 - Moments in Time and Keanu

Episode 3 we discuss the all knowing movie, movies with a moment in time as well as the movie history of Keanu Reeves
Oct 12, 202101:26:45
Episode 2- Flaws and Changes

Episode 2- Flaws and Changes

Episode 2 we discuss flawed movies and ones that may have changed as we do. Movies discussed are Event Horizon and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Oct 05, 202156:39
Episode 1- Movies We Love and Movie Stars

Episode 1- Movies We Love and Movie Stars

In our first episode, we talk about movies we love, what impact they made on us and how they are different they are now years later. Also do movie stars drive fans to theaters anymore?
Sep 28, 202101:06:58